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Blue Angels fly through FL skies, reel in record numbers

Lt. Frank Forte with the Escambia Co. Sheriff’s Office said the parking lot was to capacity at 6:30 a.m., with the biggest crowd he’s seen in 15 years.

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$375K raised for family of Blue Angels pilot

“Navigating life without Jeff is terrifying and overwhelming,” said Capt. Jeff Kuss’ wife, Christina.

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Blue Angels to return to the skies July 2

The acrobatic airplanes will return to the skies for their regularly scheduled shows exactly one month after the tragic death of Capt. Jeff Kuss.

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Blue Angels pilot dies during pre-show accident (VIDEO)

Witnesses said the jets were practicing for the weekend airshow when suddenly there was a loud boom and large billow of black smoke and flame.

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What its like to be a Golden Knight military parachutist (VIDEOS)

To see a glimpse of what it feels like to be a Golden Knight from their perspective, check out this helmet cam footage, and try to keep your lunch down.

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Army Golden Knight killed was decorated veteran, made 275 jumps (VIDEO)

Sgt. 1st Class Corey Hood of Cincinnati, Ohio died Sunday as a result of injuries sustained in a parachute accident Saturday. The 32-year-old Hood, a member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team, commonly known as the Golden Knights, had served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning two Bronze stars. According to the […]

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The Blue Angels welcome first female pilot (VIDEO)

Katie Higgins is a third-generation military aviator who got her first pilot license when she was 17-years-old. She said she was "definitely inspired" by watching the Blue Angels as a child.

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